Pat’s deliver a late surge to overcome Sligo, breaking the visitors’ resistance with two goals in the closing stages. According to the match reports, Sligo start strongly in defence and limit Pat’s chances for much of the contest, keeping the game tight despite pressure. Both outlets describe a stubborn Sligo defensive performance that holds for long periods, suggesting Pat’s are unable to find a decisive breakthrough early on.
The decisive moment arrives late in the match. Pat’s score two goals in quick succession (or within a late window), turning the contest decisively in their favour. The reporting attributes the late turnaround to Pat’s, managed by Stephen Kenny, whose side ultimately prevents Sligo from holding on. While Sligo continue to defend until the final phases, they cannot keep out Pat’s after the momentum shifts. The match ends with Pat’s taking the win, with the two late goals proving the difference.
